Vote for Winning the Web, Get a FREE Tshirt and Win $100
January 9, 2008 - Written by Gyutae Park
After my extremely successful contest giving away a free John Chow review, I am releasing yet another contest. This time it’s a little friendly competition with fellow blogger Tyler Cruz. If you remember, I conducted an interview with Tyler a couple months back – but it’s all-out war now. I may have much less in terms of RSS subscriptions, traffic, and overall reach but I sure do know what I am capable of in terms of Internet marketing. Good luck to ya, Tyler!
For tips on how to use contests to jump start your own blog, read my post on how to create a crazy contest that will explode your site.
The Contest – Vote for Winning the Web over TylerCruz.com
Basically, the premise of the contest is to either vote for Winning the Web or TylerCruz.com. This is done by writing a post on your blog as to why Winning the Web (or Tyler) deserves to win the contest. The blog with the most votes after the set time frame is the winner. The loser will have to pay $100 cash prizes to 3 lucky contest participants who voted for the winning blog. If you want a chance at winning $100, be sure to vote for Winning the Web.
The Prizes – $300
The loser will pay $100 to 3 lucky contest participants who voted for the winning blog. Payouts are through PayPal.
How to enter for a chance to win $100
- Write a post on your blog about the contest and why you think either Winning the Web or Tyler should win. Whoever you pick will be your vote. You will only be eligible for a cash prize if you vote for the winning blog so pick wisely.
- In your entry post, be sure to clearly state who you are voting for and why. Also, mention this contest for which you are voting for and link to both TylerCruz.com and WinningtheWeb.com.
- After you have finished your entry post, leave a comment with the post’s URL on either this post or on Tyler’s depending on who you are voting for.
You have until Monday, January 14th, 9 pm ET to make your vote so act now!
Rules and Guidelines
- Your votes should have at least 300 words. C’mon, I know you have a lot of good things to say about Winning the Web so this shouldn’t be hard.
- Link to the site you are voting for and link to both WinningtheWeb.com and TylerCruz.com when describing the contest.
- You can only vote once. It’s either Winning the Web or Tyler.
- You can only win once. Your name can’t be drawn twice for the $100 cash prizes.
Other than that, feel free to have fun with this and write whatever you think is most appropriate. Let’s win this!
Why you should vote for Winning the Web
Take a look at the title of this blog. What do you see? Winning the Web. If you want to win a $100 cash prize, it’s essential that you side with the winner. Don’t let Tyler’s higher stats fool you. He may have an advantage in numbers but I have the strategies that will put Tyler down. I respect Tyler and the hard work he has put into his blog. But through this contest I will prove to everyone that it’s not always about how long you’ve been around or what your stats are. Even the smaller players can be successful by working smarter and implementing clever marketing tactics. If you believe in my abilities, I urge you to vote for me.
As an added incentive, I will give away free Winning the Web T shirts to the first 30 50 people who vote for Winning the Web. Just be one of the first 30 50 who vote for Winning the Web in this contest and I’ll send you a T shirt absolutely free. Now you’ll be able to win that cash in style. This is a great example of using the Tshirt as a winning guerilla marketing tactic.


Update (as of Jan 13)
Only 1 more day for this contest and things are heating up a bit. Thanks for the support, guys! The score is now tentatively WTW-38, Tyler-20. This still looks to be a landslide victory for Winning the Web. If you want a sure shot at winning $100 cash, be sure to vote for Winning the Web before Jan 14 when the contest concludes.
Also, due to high demand, I have upped the t-shirt prize to the first 50 voters (rather than 30). Everyone who votes for Winning the Web gets a free shirt whether I win or not.
Finally, I’ll just go ahead and match Tyler’s incentives by giving away 100 Entrecard credits to the next 10 WTW voters. And of course I will link out to all of my voters once the competition is over. That’s without question. Cheers!
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I’ve said this over at Tyler’s blog as well: I’m looking forward to a great competition between the two of you (and I’m sure that will be the case given the quality of your blogs) and, may the best man win
Alan Johnson
Is this like a ‘real’ t-shirt, or a virtual one? Do you ship to Dubai? Hehe.
I’ll probably enter this, after the exams though. You can count that as one vote for ya
1 – One Size Fits All T-Shirt Please
http://bankruptcytomillionaire.com/blog/random-thoughts/making-money-o nline-with-contests/
What are you guys doing over here? Get back over to http://www.tylercruz.com/vote-for-me-win-100/ and start voting for me if you want to stand a real chance at winning
One question (I am posting this on both blogs): what happens if both of you receive the same number of votes?
Alan Johnson
Here’s my reason why I voted for Winning The Web
http://aczafra.com/2008/01/03/why-i-believe-winning-the-web-should-win -over-tylercruz/
@Alan Johnson
In the case we both receive the same number of votes, we’ll think of another tie-breaker to settle things. Or we can call it a draw and split the $300 paid out to the voters. It’s tied 2-2 as of now but hopefully I’ll be able to pull away with the win.
@The University Kid
Thanks for all of your support, I appreciate it. Good luck with those exams. As for the t-shirt, it’s a real shirt (not virtual). And sure, I can ship to wherever you are – as long as it doesn’t cost me like $100 to get it there.
@Tevin Anderson
Thanks for the vote! I’ll be contacting you shortly about sending you the shirt.
@arnoldzafra
Thanks for the vote! Some great reasons you have listed there.
Thanks Gyutae! Now send me that shirt!
Awesome T-shirt…
Give me one…
He he he
Fresh T-shirt you got my vote! Love what you are doing with your blog. Here is my link
http://www.bernardgriffiths.com/?p=93
WTW… here my review.
http://www.krazl.com/blog/?p=39
Now gimme the t-shirt… hehehe
I’ll be looking forward to how this goes. As for my vote… well, I have to think about it first.
@SHY GUY
Well if you want a shirt, you’ll have to vote for me first.
@Bernard
Thanks!
@krazl
Thanks! Please send me an email with your shirt size and shipping address. I’ll get it to your asap.
@Sly
Oh come on, what’s the delay?
My vote is in
. I may be a bit biased because of my recent win lol, but I went with my gut feeling
.
http://dotdriven.com/index.php/04/picking-sides-sucks-but-a-chance-to- win-loot-makes-it-a-bit-easier/
Gyutae you got my vote!
http://myblogcontest.com/t-shirt-or-100-entrecard-credits-also-win-100 /
I’ll be tossing you a vote once my internet blog is up in a few days
I posted my vote on Tylers blog as well to be thorough and make it easier to count the votes (or maybe just to be a bit evil lol
).
Although I did vote for you Gyutae, I do have to agree with Tyler about the shirt…might want to have a designer come up with a “better” one for the future lol
. No offense intended of course just it could be made a bit “cooler” and more hip to make people actually want to wear it lol.
@DotDriven
Thanks for the vote! I hope your John Chow review is working out well for you. And what are you talking about. The T-shirt looks beautiful.
@MyBlogContest
Thanks for the vote!
@Jason
Thanks, I’m looking forward to it.
WOW!!
I’m winning my 1st online contest ever! Thx WTW. I’ve sent details through email. I’ll give full review on the shirt it-self when I’ve receive.
krazl
http://www.krazl.com
http://www.yeepage.com/winningtheweb-vs-tylercruz
my votes for you…keep it up..
hey Gyutae, great competition. It was a tough decision as you are two of my favourite bloggers but I have sent a vote your way.
http://www.thomassinfield.com/blog-reviews/winning-the-web-or-tyler-cr uz-i-think-they-are-both-winners
Tom
My vote is for you, Mr. Park.
I still can’t decide for whom I will vote, the place where I won the cow review or the place that gave my first +70 uniques spike
I am still so small and have so much to learn.
Still it would be cool to win one haha…
I will give it two more days… and yes, that t-shirt IS real life spam as tyler says
Hi there
I blogged about your contest here – http://www.contestbeat.com/three-prizes-of-100-cash/
All we do is write about contests in the blogosphere so hopefully we can send you a few more entries too!
Regards, Matt
Personally, given the fact that both blogs are great and have me as a regular reader, I’ll be voting for a draw, it’s only fair that way
Alan Johnson
Alan is the Switzerland of commenters.
Gyuatae, I’ll have to say that there are alot of great contests drawing a large quantity of attraction between our communities. This is all great fun and a superb learning experience in marketing and networking. Great job!
Good luck to all.
I voted for you Gyutae. Here is my post : http://messaoud.info/en/how-to-win-100.html
Good luck for WTW and for me
Here ye, Hear yeeee,
I votee for Gyutae Park, nigh on this 11th hour of the fourth day of the month of Janus, yada yada.
http://seoroi.com/linkbait/whitepapers-are-so-07-myventurepad-gives-aw ay-meatball-sundaes/
I will take an XL shirt please! Good luck.
http://www.sukosaki.info/contest/winningthewebcom-needs-your-vote/
Haha. Well, I know that this blog is awesome and all that, but I still have to have some research.
You and the other blogger seems to be competing each other and is hard to vote since that both of you are giving away money and other interesting stuff and both your content is great.
You have my vote. =)
http://mixedmarketarts.com/2008/01/04/300-blog-competition-tyler-cruz- vs-gyutae-park/
In this case, yes, I’ll choose the Switzerland approach, btw, which countries would you guys identify yourselves with for this competition?
Alan Johnson
here is a link to my vote:
http://www.thomassinfield.com/blog-reviews/winning-the-web-or-tyler-cr uz-i-think-they-are-both-winners
@krazl
Congrats! I’m glad you’re liking the t-shirt.
@simon
Thanks for the vote!
@Josh
Thanks. But where is the post?
@sven
Ok, 2 more days. Hopefully, you’ll be able to see who the clear winner is by then.
@Contest Beat
Thanks for writing about the contest, Matt.
@Alan Johnson
Alan Johnson = Switzerland, Tyler Cruz = France, Gyutae Park = USA
@Spostare Duo
Thanks! I think contests are great marketing methods, community builders, and ways to just have some fun.
@Gab Goldenberg
Great introduction there… thanks!
@Sly
Research is good, gut feelings are better.
@Collin
Thanks, I appreciate it.
@Thomas Sinfield
Thanks! I think you’re right that Tyler and I are both winners in all of this though.
Here’s my shot at it and a full review for ya
http://bloggin-ads.com/shooting-money-out-of-your-other-end-to-gain
-Mike
Bloggin-Ads.com
Free Reviews, Ramblings, No Money Involved!
You’ve got my vote!….sorry Tyler but I want a T-shirt :p.
Link to my vote: http://www.gybos.com/wordpress/?p=4
Gyutae my vote is for you
http://jayaprakashkv.blogspot.com/2008/01/do-you-own-blog-make-money-o nline-with.html
My vote goes to Winning the Web!
Very cool Gyutae. Great idea. Here’s my entry.
http://imagegag.com/tyler-cruz-vs-winning-the-web.html
I think you’ll like it.
Hi ,
Currently I am going to blog about both..
My vote goes to Winning the Web!
http://www.johnycow.com/competetions-now-a-days/
I forgot to trackback but here’s my post http://techjaws.srhost.info/archives/26 , btw: do you still have free t-shirt’s?
@Johny Cow
Thanks for the vote. Interesting name…
@Nathan
Thanks for the vote. There are still some t-shirts left (I think the vote is up to 22 or so now) so I’ll get that to you asap.
Oh, not for the T-shirt of course, but MY VOTE IS FOR WTW.
I’m not in a position to officially blog about it. Alot of things I’m orchestrating right now. (priorities) But I wish you luck Gyutae!
Go Winning The Web! WooHoo!
Hey Gyutae, I’m voting for you and this comment is my official comment.
And here is my official entry:
http://www.affiliateconfession.com/2008/01/06/im-voting-for-gyutae-par k-in-the-latest-blog-contest/
I’m probably #31, but here’s my vote: http://questtowrite.blogspot.com/2008/01/i-vote-for-gyutae.html
Haha. Don’t worry WordVixen, you’re not #31. You’ll surely get your free T-shirt.
Already voted for the winning blog, Winning the Web!
http://www.mcbilly.com/contests-and-events/win-100-and-a-cool-t-shirt- for-free-by-voting-winning-the-web/
I voted for you Gyutae, small post here:
http://fm-base.co.uk/redders/wordpress/?p=25
Good luck with it, and let me know if i won a tshirt! – i do hope so.
James
JamesReadman.com
@SpostareDuo
Thanks for the support (and the Stumble)! I really like what you’re doing over at Learning SEO Basics. There’s definitely a market for basic SEO blogs. Here’s some proof – http://www.cornwallseo.com/search/index.php/2008/01/06/who-is-your-seo -blog-for/
@Affiliate Confession
Hilarious post! We don’t want to bash Tyler too much (maybe he’s sensitive), but thanks for the really creative vote.
@WordVixen
Thanks for the vote. Nope, I think you’re still in line to get a shirt. Send me your size and address and I’ll get you one asap.
@McBilly
Yup, thanks for the vote McBilly and all of your continued support.
@James
Thanks for the vote. I’ll get you a t-shirt as well. Just send me your size and address.
I have Tyler in my blogroll and he’s definitely worth reading. I’ll go easy on him from now on, especially since he will probably lose this contest.
)
who is winning now?
krazl
http://www.krazl.com
I voted for you Gyutae
herez my vote
http://www.haroon.in/i-got-the-power-to-vote/
And i hope i also gets the T-Shirt too
Voted for ya. Hope I’m not too late – if I am, I blame the fooking exams
http://theuniversitykid.com/guess-whos-back-with-a-bang-ps-i-vote-for- gyutae/
I voted for ya Gyutae. Good luck in the contest and looking forward to that tshirt
http://www.knupnet.com/contests/voting-winningthewebcom-tylercruzcom/
I voted for WTW…even though I have ties w/ the Cruz-meister, I wanted to help out the underdog.
my vote is at http://www.learnhow2earn.com/2008/01/08/cruz-vs-park/
You’ve got my vote ;]
http://thisgenmedia.com/why-mr-park-gets-my-vote/
Hi Gyutae
Any Update on the contest ?
Hi Gyutae,
I voted for you in the contest and below is my entry..
http://www.contestradar.com/tyler-cruz-vs-gyutae-park/
If I did qualify for a Tee Shirt, I’ll be thrilled! And congrats on running a wonderful blog!
Cheers,
Vijay
My vote goes to Winningtheweb
here is my link
http://www.bloggerking.cn/2008/01/winningtheweb-vs-tylercruz.html
just got my vote in! and blog located at
http://webcontestblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/get-your-hands-working-unti l-january-14.html
Hi Gyutae
I just voted for you as well.
http://boggy.digitbit.com/winning-the-web-contest/
well, don’t know if my first comment went through, seems eaten , lol entry anyway
http://webcontestblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/get-your-hands-working-unti l-january-14.html
HI Gyutae Park,
I would like to share this with you.
How to kill online earning website that earn money using affiliates ads
http://www.krazl.com/blog/?p=52
I know quite offensive to many bloggers but this depends on you to publish or not.
krazl
http://www.krazl.com
Hi PArk
I’ve voted for WTW and here’s my post: http://www.betshopboy.net/vote-for-a-winner/
Good luck to you, not that you need any.
damn I am so busy I can’t keep up with everything, this was on my 2do list for some time
I need to get a consultant for everything I am doing… You will get my vote before sunday my friend.
Edited my post so it is 300 words now. here is the edited post http://www.bernardgriffiths.com/?p=93
Hope you win wtw!
Yey, here’s my entry:
http://zedomax.com/blog/2008/01/04/my-friend-gyutae-is-having-a-contes t-for-t-shirts-and-100-in-cash/
Here’s my entry:
http://kriskarkoski.com/2008/01/11/casting-my-vote/
Looking forward to the free schwag and a chance at the $100. Best of luck!
My vote goes to Gyutae Park!
http://entrepreneur.com.sg/wordpress/?p=178
I have voted for you and my reason for doing so is in my blog post. Find the post here:
http://ferraridave.com/tyler-cruz-vs-winning-the-web
Hope I am not too late for a free shirt and I hope that you don’t mind shipping one to the UK.
David
Hey Gyutae !!! . It’s evident as to who i’ve voted for. The reason .. here ! http://wikaki.com/?p=14 .
Thanx for the free T-shirt Buddy !!!.
I’ve made my vote, good luck in the competition.
The post will be published this afternoon.
http://www.1manandhisblog.com/2008/another-great-contest/
Regards,
Darren
And my vote goes to you Gyatae
hope you win (and so I can win the $100 and the blue shirt heh!
)
http://www.anothernightshift.com/gyatae-tyler/
I blogged ya in my Contest of the Day roundup
http://bebemiqui.blogspot.com/2008/01/contest-of-day_10.html
Oh yeah, that’s a vote for you too ;0)
Put me down for a XXL T-Shirt if I’m not too late. Here’s the story on my lame ass blog:
http://slugbugslittlecorneroftheworld.blogspot.com/2008/01/vote-for-wi nning-web-get-free-tshirt.html
Here is my vote for you…..I love your T-shirt, give it to me…
http://wiellyam.com/contest/i-know-the-winner.html
Hey guys,
Thanks for all of the votes and the support. We’re starting to pull away now…
Go Gyutae! I just voted for you on my blog. Goodluck with the contest
http://www.mark-cole.net/2008/01/12/gyutae-park-vs-tyler-cruz/
hey Gyutae ! ….Can you post the names of the 50 people who made the list ???
COz that would be just awsum !
(P.S – i do hope i’m in that list !
)
Hi. I voted for Tyler :http://www.perfectblogging.com/tyler-vs-gyutae-contest/
Here my updated vote for Gyutae. (being request by Gyutae)
http://www.krazl.com/blog/?p=39
Added more steamy comment. Have a view
krazl
http://www.krazl.com
Gyutae, you have my vote ! Good luck!
By the way Gyutae, make sure you don’t forget to send out a tshirt to Tyler…
This one works good, I think
http://img.printfection.com/1/2619/2852606/vi5ZU.jpg
Just voted for you man… good luck! My post is here at http://www.datmoney.com/2008/01/okay-i-caved-in-i-will-vote-in-wtw-vs. html do I still qualify for a t-shirt?!
Jay
my vote goes to Mr. Park
Gyutae,
Here’s my vote, as promised:
http://www.truebluetitan.com/contests/vote-for-winningtheweb
Best of Luck!
Rob
A Tribute To Gyutae Park
http://andrewpavelski.com/archives/23
http://xfep.com/contests/vote-for-winning-the-web/
Vote for Winning the Web
OK Gyutae, Here you go:
http://www.itswritenow.com/498/new-marketing-technique-sometimes-you-j ust-have-to-ask/
Voted for you over at Blogging 4 Everyone. http://blogging4everyone.info/my-vote-winning-the-web/2008/01/13/
You have my vote and here is the link to my post.
http://www.yourworldgallery.com/2008/01/14/i-need-money-so-it-is-time- to-enter-a-contest.aspx
Vote has been cast: http://www.dormearning.com/tyler-vs-winning-the-web/
Good luck to you. I have done the post and I see it is in your trackback. I am in the midst of server migration so if you get a 404, just bear with it. Good luck.
http://www.5xmom.com/index.php/2008/01/14/will-you-write-300-words-for -nothing/
I was low when I first put out the post so I added a picture and bumped up the words. Hope you like the post now!
I have voted for Gyutae and the post is at http://blog.datesweetie.com/why-i-vote-for-gyutae-park/. Please send EntreCard credits to admin (at) datesweetie (dot) com. Thank you, Gyutae. I wish you will win.
http://myveryownrandomrantings.blogspot.com/2008/01/tyler-cruz-vs-gyut ae-park-head-2-head.html
Hey Gyutae, here is my entry, hope i satisfy all the conditions and my vote will be counted.
Congrats buddy, looks like you are sure to win this..
Oh I had decided to write about it before, and somehow I forgot. Today, while reading WTW feed [Yes I subscribed to you and not tyler yet] I remembered about it, and will try to post quickly about it by tonight.
Congrats in advance on your victory! Here’s my link: http://iveentered.blogspot.com/2008/01/winning-web-tyler-cruz-vs-gyuta e-park.html
Hi Gyutae,
Here’s my link:
http://www.freedomideas.com/bloggers-head-to-head/
All the best with your contest!
Well, I made a decision you both put up some great perks but I have decided to go with Gyutae. The t-shirt for everyone was a determining factor. Go figure I have always been a softie for a free t-shirt. http://infoqueen-infodocktor.blogspot.com/2008/01/best-blogger-contest .html
Although this is my first time hearing of either of you two guys and you both have great sites. I will definitely include you both in my StumbleUpon.com list and my Multiply.com list.
Count me in on this contest
http://www.truthandopinion.net/2008/01/14/the-winner-is/
What happened to that linkback to all the voters ? looks like you’ve forgotten to do that after winning.
BTW tyler linked back to all his voters, and even wrote a few lines about each one. ( a few lines describing the strong and the weak points of the voter’s blog ). Now that is some sincerity..
Are you still not done compiling your linkback list ? eh ..
Where is the linkback?
Link backs are here: http://www.winningtheweb.com/wtw-wins-over-tyler-cruz.php
When are the t shirts comming
Sent. Still working on the Asia ones though.
Is this contest still going on ?
IF not, what are the results ?
Are there any T-shirts left for me?
vote for this and get it online….
Planning on running this again? lemme know!